Applications for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Aberdeen - as with other UK universities - are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
The exceptions are for part-time courses, and non-graduating or visiting students, who apply direct to the University (see www.abdn.ac.uk/sras for further details). Medical applicants (A100) and graduate Dental applicants (A201) must take the UK CAT Admissions Test.
More information can be found at www.ukcat.ac.uk
- You apply online to UCAS. Schools and colleges can provide advice and guidance. UCAS will accept applications for 2013 from September 2012. If you wish to contact UCAS from outside the UK, you can write to them at the address provided, or you can visit their website. UCAS expects to receive most applications electronically through Apply. This electronic system contains the most up-to-date course information, is quicker to use, and, as you are using the Internet, you can complete your application anytime
- Your completed application should be submitted (preferably via Apply) to UCAS with the applicant's fee of £22. If you wish to apply for only one course at one institution, a reduced price of £11 applies. For all applicants, there are full instructions at www.ucas.comto make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate
- You may apply to up to five institutions on the full-price UCAS application. You should list your choices in the order in which they appear in UCAS documentation. Applicants for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science should list no more than four such courses in their five choices
- Although admission at Aberdeen is to a degree and not to a particular Department or subject, you should still enter your preferred degree programme title and UCAS code in your UCAS application. However, in most cases it is easy to change your degree preference after you have begun your course
UCAS
UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire, GL52 3ZA
Tel: +44 (0)871 468 0468
UCAS Code A20, The University of Aberdeen
Short Code ABRDN
www.ucas.com
Closing Dates
15 October 2012 for all Dental, Veterinary Science/Medicine applicants and anyone including the universities of Oxford or Cambridge among their choices.
15 January 2013 for all other applicants.
Late applications may be considered at the discretion of the University. Priority is given to applications received by the normal closing date of either 15 October 2012 or 15 January 2013. Where vacancies exist at Aberdeen, UCAS continues to forward applications until 30 June; candidates whose applications are received at UCAS after 30 June will be automatically entered into Clearing.
What Happens Next?
You will receive an acknowledgement letter from us. Your application will be considered by one of our Admissions Selectors and a decision will be made as soon as possible*. You will hear from UCAS and also from the University. One of four things can happen:
- You will be made an unconditional offer if you already have the qualifications to meet our requirements
- You will be made a conditional offer if you don't yet have all of the necessary passes that we require
- You may be invited for interview - this is part of the normal selection process for Medicine, Dental Surgery, Education and Music only
- You may, if it is obvious from your application that you cannot meet our requirements, be advised that we could not make an offer at this stage
After you have received your offer from the University, you decide whether you wish to accept it. UCAS send you detailed instructions of when and how to reply. We hope that you will make Aberdeen your firm choice.
*In the case of an application to the MBChB, Dental Surgery, a BEd programme or to a BMus programme, applicants may be asked to attend an interview. It is unlikely that any offers will be made until the end of March of the year of entry to allow for completion of these interviews.
Ensuring Equality & Fairness
Admissions Policy
Every degree has an Admissions Selector, who considers all applications for that area of study. Selectors are most interested in your academic achievements, but they'll also take note of the subjects you've studied, and competence in any specific subjects required. Selectors take your Personal Statement and your Referee's Report into account, as well as your actual or predicted examination grades. For Education and Medicine application policy see the relevant sections.
Equality of Opportunity
Applications for admission to all programmes are considered on their academic merit, without regard to any inappropriate distinction e.g. ethnicity or nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender, religious or political beliefs, marital status or socio-economic background of the applicant. Adult learners (21+ at start of course), and students who have experienced educational disruption (including students with disabilities), may receive special consideration. If you are in one of these categories, you should tell us on your UCAS form.
Full information on our Admissions Policy and Guidance Notes, including how to make a complaint, can be found on our web pages at
www.abdn.ac.uk/undergraduate/admissions-policy
Equality and Diversity
The University is proud of the diversity of its student body and recognises the benefits that diversity brings to the student experience. The University is committed to providing a learning, working and social envoronment in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected so that they can reach their full potential.
